[JoeWolf1]

 The NBA Combine is this week, and although the NBA does a surprisingly poor job of releasing the full results ( usually the following Tuesday ) I thought it might be fun to do a series of predictions. A high vertical doesn’t make a guy who can’t shoot be a better perimeter player, but I still find it fun to watch the combine, and see elite athletes in a setting in which they can show off their stuff. 

Here are the 15 predictions and I’ll do a follow up when the NBA releases the full results and see who is the closest. 

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert.

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert

8. Alex Kirk’s weight

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert

15. Joe Harris’ bench press

[JoeWolf1]

 1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert. – 40”

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.15 seconds

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes – 7’2.25”

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps – 27

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert – 36”

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes – 6’7.5”

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert – 30”

8. Alex Kirk’s weight – 294

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical – 29”

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.68 seconds

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical – 41”

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill – 10.38 seconds

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes – 6’5.25”

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert – 35”

15. Joe Harris’ bench press – 19

 

[JoeWolf1]

 1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert. – 40”

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.15 seconds

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes – 7’2.25”

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps – 27

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert – 36”

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes – 6’7.5”

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert – 30”

8. Alex Kirk’s weight – 294

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical – 29”

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.68 seconds

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical – 41”

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill – 10.38 seconds

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes – 6’5.25”

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert – 35”

15. Joe Harris’ bench press – 19

 

[lopatataParticipant]

I bet my asss Patric Young is the strongest man among those boys..!

[JoeWolf1]

I think so too. Lets see your predictions!

[lopatataParticipant]

27 would be a record in the history of the draft combine. I’m sticking to it, even I don’t count out 30 for Young. Jabari Parker – 6,8 with shoes Russ Smith – 6,1 with shoes

[lopatataParticipant]

27 would be a record in the history of the draft combine. I’m sticking to it, even I don’t count out 30 for Young. Jabari Parker – 6,8 with shoes Russ Smith – 6,1 with shoes

[JoeWolf1]

I think so too. Lets see your predictions!

[lopatataParticipant]

I bet my asss Patric Young is the strongest man among those boys..!

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert.  43 inches

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint   good.  Better when "hungry"

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes  6’11 1/2

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps  40

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert  40 inches.

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes  6’7 3/4

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert  31 inches

8. Alex Kirk’s weight.  Plus or minus a couple of cheeseburgers from his current listed weight.

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical.  32 inches

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint.  Faster than Sim "City" Bhullar

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical.  42 inches

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill.  Poor man’s version of Mike Conley’s agility drill.

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes.  6’5

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert.  32 inches

15. Joe Harris’ bench press.  Pretty good for a Virginia guy.  UVA has a pretty solid law school if the whole "basketball" thing doesn’t work out.

[Memphis MadnessParticipant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert.  43 inches

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint   good.  Better when "hungry"

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes  6’11 1/2

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps  40

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert  40 inches.

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes  6’7 3/4

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert  31 inches

8. Alex Kirk’s weight.  Plus or minus a couple of cheeseburgers from his current listed weight.

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical.  32 inches

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint.  Faster than Sim "City" Bhullar

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical.  42 inches

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill.  Poor man’s version of Mike Conley’s agility drill.

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes.  6’5

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert.  32 inches

15. Joe Harris’ bench press.  Pretty good for a Virginia guy.  UVA has a pretty solid law school if the whole "basketball" thing doesn’t work out.

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert: 42"

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint: 3.18

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes: 7’2.25" (Guess we are talking +1.25, who knows what it will be if it is more than that)

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps: 24 (Long arms may hurt him)

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert: 37.5"

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes: 6’7.75"

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert: 29"

8. Alex Kirk’s weight: 288

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical: 30.5"

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint: 3.48

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical: 42.5"

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill: 10.81

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes: 6’5.25"

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert: 35"

15. Joe Harris’ bench press: 20

[mikeyvthedonParticipant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert: 42"

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint: 3.18

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes: 7’2.25" (Guess we are talking +1.25, who knows what it will be if it is more than that)

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps: 24 (Long arms may hurt him)

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert: 37.5"

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes: 6’7.75"

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert: 29"

8. Alex Kirk’s weight: 288

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical: 30.5"

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint: 3.48

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical: 42.5"

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill: 10.81

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes: 6’5.25"

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert: 35"

15. Joe Harris’ bench press: 20

[TRC1991Participant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert. 40.5 inches

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint: 3.14

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes: 7’2.25″

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps: 26

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert 40 inches: 38.5

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes: 6’7.75″

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert: 30.5

8. Alex Kirk’s weight: 282

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical. 34

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint. 3.87

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical. 39.8

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill: 10.89

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes. 6’5.25”

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert: 34

15. Joe Harris’ bench press: 19

[TRC1991Participant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert. 40.5 inches

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint: 3.14

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes: 7’2.25″

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps: 26

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert 40 inches: 38.5

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes: 6’7.75″

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert: 30.5

8. Alex Kirk’s weight: 282

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical. 34

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint. 3.87

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical. 39.8

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill: 10.89

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes. 6’5.25”

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert: 34

15. Joe Harris’ bench press: 19

[joecheck88Participant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert – 37.5″

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint 3.18

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes 7’3″

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps 21

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert 35″

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes 6’73/4″

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert 27″

8. Alex Kirk’s weight 286

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical 34″

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint 3.7

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical 38″

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill 11.13

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes 6’6″

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert 38″

15. Joe Harris’ bench press 17

[joecheck88Participant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert – 37.5″

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint 3.18

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes 7’3″

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps 21

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert 35″

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes 6’73/4″

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert 27″

8. Alex Kirk’s weight 286

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical 34″

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint 3.7

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical 38″

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill 11.13

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes 6’6″

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert 38″

15. Joe Harris’ bench press 17

[Lotto StudParticipant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert. – 42.5

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.06

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes – 7’2.25”

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps – 33

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert – 37.0

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes – 6’7.25”

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert – 29.0

8. Alex Kirk’s weight – 293

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical – 31.0

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.45

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical – 38.5

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill – 10.61

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes – 6’5.25”

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert – 32.5

15. Joe Harris’ bench press – 18

 ——————————————–

Had to do it! Bonus*

Nick Johnson’s max vert – 46.5

[Lotto StudParticipant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert. – 42.5///39.0

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.06///3.20

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes – 7’2.25”///7’2”

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps – 33///N/A

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert – 37.0///36.0

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes – 6’7.25”///6’7.75”

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert – 29.0///29.0***

8. Alex Kirk’s weight – 293///252

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical – 31.0//36.5

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.45///3.55

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical – 38.5///41.5

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill – 10.61///11.12

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes – 6’5.25”///6’5.5”

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert – 32.5///36.5

15. Joe Harris’ bench press -18///N/A

 ——————————————–

Had to do it! Bonus*

Nick Johnson’s max vert – 46.5///41.5

[Lotto StudParticipant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert. – 42.5///39.0

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.06///3.20

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes – 7’2.25”///7’2”

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps – 33///N/A

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert – 37.0///36.0

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes – 6’7.25”///6’7.75”

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert – 29.0///29.0***

8. Alex Kirk’s weight – 293///252

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical – 31.0//36.5

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.45///3.55

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical – 38.5///41.5

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill – 10.61///11.12

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes – 6’5.25”///6’5.5”

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert – 32.5///36.5

15. Joe Harris’ bench press -18///N/A

 ——————————————–

Had to do it! Bonus*

Nick Johnson’s max vert – 46.5///41.5

[Lotto StudParticipant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert. – 42.5

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.06

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes – 7’2.25”

4. Patrick Young’s bench press reps – 33

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert – 37.0

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes – 6’7.25”

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert – 29.0

8. Alex Kirk’s weight – 293

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical – 31.0

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.45

11. Zach LaVine’s max vertical – 38.5

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill – 10.61

13. Glen Robinson III’s height without shoes – 6’5.25”

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert – 32.5

15. Joe Harris’ bench press – 18

 ——————————————–

Had to do it! Bonus*

Nick Johnson’s max vert – 46.5

[JordanC20Participant]

 Aaron Gordon’s max vert  43

Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint 3.16

Jordan Bacyhnski’s height in shoes 7’2

Patric Young’s bench reps 39

Marcus Smart’s max vert 36

Julius Randle’s height without shoes 6’7

Nik Stauskas’ standing vert 34

Alex Kirk’s weight 274

Doug McDermott’s max vert 34.5

Isaiah Austin’s 3/4  court sprint 3.74

Zach LaVine’s max vert 44

Tyler Ennis’ agility drill 10.49

Glenn Robinson’s height without shoes 6’5 1/2

Markel Brown’s standing vert 37

Joe Harris’ bench press 11

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JordanC20Participant]

 Aaron Gordon’s max vert  43

Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint 3.16

Jordan Bacyhnski’s height in shoes 7’2

Patric Young’s bench reps 39

Marcus Smart’s max vert 36

Julius Randle’s height without shoes 6’7

Nik Stauskas’ standing vert 34

Alex Kirk’s weight 274

Doug McDermott’s max vert 34.5

Isaiah Austin’s 3/4  court sprint 3.74

Zach LaVine’s max vert 44

Tyler Ennis’ agility drill 10.49

Glenn Robinson’s height without shoes 6’5 1/2

Markel Brown’s standing vert 37

Joe Harris’ bench press 11

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[joecheck88Participant]

 I think you guys are way high on the verticals. 

[joecheck88Participant]

 I think you guys are way high on the verticals. 

[ProudGrandpaParticipant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert – 42"

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.16

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes – 7’1.75"

4. Patric Young’s bench press reps – 23

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert – 37.5"

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes – 6’7.75"

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert – 31"

8. Alex Kirk’s weight – 281

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical – 33"

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.54

11. Zach LaVine’s max vert – 43"

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill – 10.54

13. GRIII’s height w/o shoes – 6’5.25"

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert – 34.5"

15. Joe Harris’ benchpress – 17

[ProudGrandpaParticipant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert – 42"

2. Shabazz Napier’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.16

3. Jordan Bachynski’s height in shoes – 7’1.75"

4. Patric Young’s bench press reps – 23

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert – 37.5"

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes – 6’7.75"

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert – 31"

8. Alex Kirk’s weight – 281

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical – 33"

10. Isaiah Austin’s 3/4 court sprint – 3.54

11. Zach LaVine’s max vert – 43"

12. Tyler Ennis’ agility drill – 10.54

13. GRIII’s height w/o shoes – 6’5.25"

14. Markel Brown’s standing vert – 34.5"

15. Joe Harris’ benchpress – 17

[lopatataParticipant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert – 38

4. Patric Young’s bench press reps – 30

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert – 38

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes – 6’8

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert – 32"

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical – 29"

11. Zach LaVine’s max vert – 40"

15. Joe Harris’ benchpress – 15

[lopatataParticipant]

1. Aaron Gordon’s max vert – 38

4. Patric Young’s bench press reps – 30

5. Marcus Smart’s max vert – 38

6. Julius Randle’s height without shoes – 6’8

7. Nik Stauskas’ standing vert – 32"

9. Doug McDermott’s max vertical – 29"

11. Zach LaVine’s max vert – 40"

15. Joe Harris’ benchpress – 15

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Last day before Combine starts.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 Last day before Combine starts.

[JoeWolf1]

 Well, the NBA is being unnecessarily covert as far as the bench press results are concerned, assuming Patrick Young repped 25 times, I’ll go ahead and tally the results and Joe Harris’ number will just be a tie breaker if the NBA ever decides to release it.

Leading the pack with three direct hits is Jordan C20. He nailed Bachynski’s height, Smarts’ vert, and GR3’s height.

MikeyV comes in 2nd by nailing Randle’s height and Staustas’ vert

Pretty much the rest of us tie for third, lol

Direct Hits –  3 (JordanC20 ) 2 (MikeyV ) 1 ( Joewolf1, Windy City Assassin, Memphis Madness, Taylor Condrin, joecheck88, Proud Grandpa ) 0 ( lopatat )

Close but no cigar (within .5” or .1 seconds ) – 5 ( JoeWolf1 ) 4 (MikeyV, Windy City Assassin, Proud Grandpa )  3 (Taylor Condrin, joecheck88)  2 (Memphis Madness, JordanC20 ) 1 – (lopatat )

Carnival Weight Guesser Award – JordanC20, for guessing the closest to Alex Kirk’s weight ( 274 ) 

J.P. Batista Award Winner – MikeyV, for guessing the closest to Pat Young’s bench press results  ( 24 )

Nate Robinson Award Winner – Proud Grandpa, for coming within .01 seconds of Austin’s 3/4 sprint.

If the NBA decides to release the top secret bench press results, then I’ll update this, but since the combine was over two weeks ago, I’m doubtful that they will.

Thanks for playing everyone.

[JoeWolf1]

 Well, the NBA is being unnecessarily covert as far as the bench press results are concerned, assuming Patrick Young repped 25 times, I’ll go ahead and tally the results and Joe Harris’ number will just be a tie breaker if the NBA ever decides to release it.

Leading the pack with three direct hits is Jordan C20. He nailed Bachynski’s height, Smarts’ vert, and GR3’s height.

MikeyV comes in 2nd by nailing Randle’s height and Staustas’ vert

Pretty much the rest of us tie for third, lol

Direct Hits –  3 (JordanC20 ) 2 (MikeyV ) 1 ( Joewolf1, Windy City Assassin, Memphis Madness, Taylor Condrin, joecheck88, Proud Grandpa ) 0 ( lopatat )

Close but no cigar (within .5” or .1 seconds ) – 5 ( JoeWolf1 ) 4 (MikeyV, Windy City Assassin, Proud Grandpa )  3 (Taylor Condrin, joecheck88)  2 (Memphis Madness, JordanC20 ) 1 – (lopatat )

Carnival Weight Guesser Award – JordanC20, for guessing the closest to Alex Kirk’s weight ( 274 ) 

J.P. Batista Award Winner – MikeyV, for guessing the closest to Pat Young’s bench press results  ( 24 )

Nate Robinson Award Winner – Proud Grandpa, for coming within .01 seconds of Austin’s 3/4 sprint.

If the NBA decides to release the top secret bench press results, then I’ll update this, but since the combine was over two weeks ago, I’m doubtful that they will.

Thanks for playing everyone.

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